Louvre Museum reopens in Paris after student blockade

The Louvre museum in Paris has reopened to the public following a closure caused by student protests. The institution was forced to shut its doors on Monday, October 19, after students from the École du Louvre and the École des Beaux-Arts blocked access points, including the Carrousel du Louvre and Passage Richelieu entrances.

The protests were part of broader demonstrations across France regarding the cost of living, rising fuel prices, and underfunded public services. While the museum remained closed on Tuesday due to its scheduled weekly closure, it resumed normal operations on Wednesday, October 21, with extended hours from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Hundreds of tourists returned to the site on Wednesday morning. The museum's reopening follows a period of various challenges, including previous staff strikes and security concerns.